Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-30
THE DISTRICT NATIONAL GUARD.
OFFICERS Of High Rank TO be Chosen
Notes from the ArmOries.

To-nlght the adjourned me citing OF the officers OF
the 4th battalion, District militia, will be held for
the purpose OF electing major for the battalion.
Inc election on Monday night resulted in tie
ballot upon the candidates, Capt. 8. E. Thomson,
OF Company A logan Camp Guard, OF the 4th
BATTALION and Mr.. J. W. Fassett, and failing TO
agree the election was adjourned till tonight.
Should the same thing happen tonight the elec-
tion VIII be postponed till Friday night, when
candidate must be elected, or Gen. Ordway, CON-
nandlng the District militia, will himself make
the appointment. The name Of Capt Sam Donel-
son, who Is candidate for reelection to the door,
keepership OF the House OF Representatives, is
prominently mentioned in connection with the
ma1orship OF the 4th. Capt Doneson Is an old
militia man, and at one time was captain OF the
famous Porter Rifles. Of Nashville Tennessee.
A. Is expected that Major Moore, Of the LIST bat
LIST regiment when the consolidation takes place.
ana that Col. Robt. ]. Fleming will be rendered
t h coloneicy OF the 20 regiment. In such case
tne promotion OF Major M. Emmett Urell, Of the I'd
battalion, to the l1eutenant-colonelcy OF the 1st
regiment, and the election OF Mr.. Donald McCath-
ran 10 MI the vacancy, are looked for. Mr.. Nc
Cathran was captain OF the old District Light
GuaIds anu bears good reputation as a drill
master. ne Is engaged at present In drilling the
Inc Marion Rifles will be mustered into the Dis
Irlct militia tomorrow night by Gen. Ordway
Iney VIII be assigned to the 4th battalion.
capt Gales, aide de camp on Gen. Ordway'S stan,
anu Ma1or-elect A. j. Robinson. visited the WASH
ington Merchants Rifles Company ID, Sd battal-
1On) last night at their armory. Capt Cost1nett
gave an exhibition drill to the visitors.
Inc NTH complimentary hop OF the COrcOran
Cadet Corps was given last night at the National
Rifles Arnory. The hall was handsomely deco
rated with flags and bunting and large number
OF young people spent the evening in dancing.
The executive committee comprised W. F. Nor
row, chairman; c. I. DAILY, Chas. A. Meyers 7. s.
Duvall, G. Mcintosh, VIM. BevanS and y. j.
walker. Floor committee, H. Bayly, A. Whitaker
X. L. Greenwich, j. Rdeburn. +. W. Riggles and L.
lindheirner. Capt E. {. Edwards was the floor
director.
CANNOT PLAY II THE STREEr.-This morning, in
Geo. Walter colored boys, were charged by Ser
geant Duvall with playing skinny" on Q street
northwest. The officer said he did not think the
boys knew they were violating the law. The case
was brought under section II OF an act OF the city
council OF 1853 which provides a penalty OF not
less than 81 for any person who engages In game
Dy which ball, stone, or other substance Is pro-
PEELED or struck by a stick or cane. Judge Smell
said that boys in this city have but little chance TO
play such games as the one charged, in the public
streets, and they must not play such games. Their
personal bonds were taken and their collateralS
were returned.
SHE DID NOT GET DAMAGEs.--In the Circuit Court
to-day, in the case Of Mrs. Bertha Waite agt. the
National Skating Rink, suit for $1,000 damages
for injuries received by falling down the steps,
verdict Tor defendant was rendered
THE sale Of Bischon concert tickets begins Friday
morning. See advertisement.
GALATEA, the great Illusion, at "WOnderlandr